DOJ Elevates Charges to First Degree Murder in National Guard Shooting

The U.S. Department of Justice has upgraded charges against an Afghan man accused of shooting a National Guard member to first-degree murder. Initially, the suspect faced charges including assault with intent to kill, but the DOJ has escalated these amidst ongoing investigations.

The U.S. Department of Justice announced an upgrade in charges against an Afghan national suspected of fatally shooting a National Guard member, elevating the accusation to first-degree murder.

U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., Jeanine Pirro, made this announcement on the Fox News program 'Fox and Friends.' She indicated that a thorough review has led to the elevation of charges.

Previously, the charges included three counts of assault with intent to kill and three counts of firearm possession during a violent crime, as investigations into the incident remain underway.

(With inputs from agencies.)